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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 13 model years of the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class (2015–2027). The 2027 model is rated 33 mpg · 109–126 MPGe combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 31 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 CLA-Class | 4 | 33 mpg · 109–126 MPGe | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2026 CLA-Class | 7 | 23–30 mpg · 109–126 MPGe | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2025 CLA-Class | 4 | 23–30 mpg | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2024 CLA-Class | 4 | 23–30 mpg | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2023 CLA-Class | 4 | 23–29 mpg | 1 | 6 | — |
| 2022 CLA-Class | 4 | 23–29 mpg | 0 | 5 | — |
| 2021 CLA-Class | 4 | 23–29 mpg | 6 | 9 | — |
| 2020 CLA-Class | 4 | 23–28 mpg | 13 | 25 | — |
| 2019 CLA-Class | 4 | 26–29 mpg | 6 | 23 | — |
| 2018 CLA-Class | 4 | 26–29 mpg | 10 | 47 | — |
| 2017 CLA-Class | 4 | 26–29 mpg | 10 | 28 | — |
| 2016 CLA-Class | 4 | 26–30 mpg | 9 | 68 | — |
| 2015 CLA-Class | 4 | 26–30 mpg | 7 | 64 | — |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V636000 — Seat belts: Front, reported Oct 2, 2026; model years 2027
- 26V481000 — Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Lock, reported Jul 24, 2026; model years 2020, 2021
- 26V278000 — Seat belts: Front: Retractor, reported May 1, 2026; model years 2026
- 23V854000 — Structure: Body: Roof and pillars, reported Dec 15, 2023; model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
- 23V732000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Disc: Pads, reported Nov 1, 2023; model years 2020
- 23V232000 — Tires, reported Mar 31, 2023; model years 2023
- 22V365000 — Electrical system: Software, reported May 20, 2022; model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- 22V232000 — Back over prevention: Display function, reported Apr 8, 2022; model years 2020, 2021
- 22V125000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Disc: Caliper, reported Mar 4, 2022; model years 2020
- 21V989000 — Steering: Electric power assist system, reported Dec 17, 2021; model years 2020
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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